Hollyoaks Omnibus

The McQueens convene for a tense family therapy session, with Rex trying to repair past wounds while a resident ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. John Paul asks his new friend Smithy for a favour, Dillon makes a proposal to Donny, Prince is cornered, and Liberty leans on friends as concerns about her new relationship surface.

The episode, broadcast on 8 February 2026, is a programme‑type instalment produced by Lime Pictures. It was penned by James Coleman, Daniel Moulson and Alanna Hallum, with direction from Alex Browning and Sean Glynn. As a self‑contained episode, it follows the McQueen family as they reconvene for a group therapy session. During the session, tensions run high. Rex makes a symbolic move in an attempt to mend past wounds, while one of the residents finds themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, heightening the drama. John Paul reaches out to his new acquaintance Smithy for a favour, leaving viewers to wonder whether Smithy can be trusted. Meanwhile, Dillon presents a proposal to Donny, and a sudden revelation threatens to destabilise an existing relationship. Prince feels increasingly cornered, and Liberty leans on her friends as doubts about her fresh romance surface. The episode also captures a moment when a resident becomes overwhelmed by emotion. In brief, the story centres on the McQueens’ volatile family therapy, with John Paul’s request from Smithy and Prince’s precarious position driving much of the conflict. The writers and directors use these intertwined plot threads to create a tense, emotionally charged hour that keeps the audience guessing about loyalties and outcomes.